3 hours ago Sharia Court: Man flogged in mosque for spending time alone with woman

Tribune Online Sharia Court: Man flogged in mosque for spending time alone with woman A 42-year-old construction worker in Malaysia’s conservative state of Terengganu was publicly flogged inside a mosque on Friday after being convicted by a Sharia court for the Islamic offence of spending time alone with a woman who was neither his wife nor relative. The man, clad in an orange inmate’s jumpsuit, was transported to the […] Sharia Court: Man flogged in mosque for spending time alone with woman Tribune Online

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31 hours ago Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu

Tribune Online Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu The Federal government has decried the estimated billing system of power supply to households by the Distribution Companies (DisCos) nationwide, saying this has necessitated its plan to make provision for 10 million prepaid meters to be distributed nationwide in the next five years. The first phase of the project will be the purchase and distribution […] Estimated billing: FG to distribute two million prepaid meters in 2025 Q1 — Adelabu Tribune Online

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27 hours ago Kidnapped Anambra lawmaker’s vehicle recovered, rescue operation ongoing – Police

The Anambra State Police Command has recovered the vehicle of Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, who was abducted on Tuesday night. Azuka was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen along Ugwunapampa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for the Christmas holiday. In a press statement on Read More

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4 hours ago Mayor of Housing plans to make Port Harcourt compete with Lagos in talent hunt

Tribune Online Mayor of Housing plans to make Port Harcourt compete with Lagos in talent hunt Real estate investor and entertainment enthusiast, My-ACE China, has rolled out plans to make Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital to compete with Lagos, currently, Nigeria’s entertainment capital in talent hunt shows or programmes. While speaking on the sidelines of his emergence as the winner of the 2024 Man of the Year Award by Dez […] Mayor of Housing plans to make Port Harcourt compete with Lagos in talent hunt Tribune Online

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4 hours ago Ogun: Olabode emerges new president of National Association of Yewa Students

…calls for unity in Ogun West ahead 2027 Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The newly elected president of National Association of Yewa Students, Olabode Tayo, has called on the traditional rulers, political leaders, stakeholders and notable individuals in Ogun West Senatorial District to unite and ensure the senatorial district produces the governor in 2027. Olabode, otherwise known […] The post Ogun: Olabode emerges new president of National Association of Yewa Students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 hours ago Bauchi governor reacts to NSCIA’s warning against siting of Sayawa chiefdom headquarters in Tafawa Balewa Town

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has reacted to the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs warning against citing the Sayawa Chiefdom headquarters in Tafawa Balewa town. Mohammed spoke on Thursday when the State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) paid him a Christmas visit at Government House, Bauchi, on […] The post Bauchi governor reacts to NSCIA’s warning against siting of Sayawa chiefdom headquarters in Tafawa Balewa Town appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 hours ago Gov Okpebholo has set new records within one month in office – Oshiomhole

…We ‘ll do more for Edo in 2025- Okpebholo From Tony Osauzo, Benin Former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has scored Governor Monday Okpebholo high on his first one month in office, saying that he has set a new record in the history of governance in the State. He gave the assessment on […] The post Gov Okpebholo has set new records within one month in office – Oshiomhole appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 hours ago Beware Of Factional Distractions, NNPP Remains Strong, United – Shittu

The former national chairman of the Alliance National Party, Asiwaju Moshood Shittu, has dismissed rumours of a faction within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), describing such claims as unfounded and misleading. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Shittu reaffirmed that the NNPP, under the leadership of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, remains united, stronger, […]

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6 hours ago Group Lauds Gov Adeleke For Pardoning Man Convicted For Fowl Theft, 52 Others

A group, the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has commended the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for pardoning 53 inmates, including Mr. Segun Olowookere, who was reportedly sentenced to death for stealing a fowl. The forum said that the Governor’s act of compassion did not only underscores his commitment to justice and rehabilitation but […]

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9 hours ago “Reverse Tax Reforms Or North Will Fight, Show You Our True Colours” – Gov Mohammed Threatens Tinubu

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s tax policies, describing them as anti-north. Mohammed made this known during a meeting with the Christian community in Bauchi State at the Government House on Thursday. The Governor, who also chairs the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, expressed concerns that the tax reform bills […] The post “Reverse Tax Reforms Or North Will Fight, Show You Our True Colours” – Gov Mohammed Threatens Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 hours ago 2025 Budget: I’m determined to provide world class infrastructure in C’River – Gov. Otu

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu says his administration is determined to provide world class infrastructure in the state. The governor said this underscores why infrastructure development is the cornerstone of the administration’s agenda come 2025. Governor Otu disclosed this while singing into law the N538.5 billion 2025 budget […] The post 2025 Budget: I’m determined to provide world class infrastructure in C’River – Gov. Otu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 hours ago Kano: APC Dismisses Kwankwaso’s Threat To Reduce Party’s Influence As “Wishful Thinking”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has dismissed Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s claims that he would significantly reduce the APC’s votes in the state during the 2027 presidential elections. According to Abdullahi Abbas, the State APC Chairman, Kwankwaso’s assertion is laughable and nothing but “wishful thinking.” Abbas, in a statement on Thursday, branded Kwankwaso […] The post Kano: APC Dismisses Kwankwaso’s Threat To Reduce Party’s Influence As “Wishful Thinking” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 hours ago 2.1 tonnes cocaine seizure: Four drug lords get 28 years in jail, forfeit VGC houses, N67m, $50,000

Tribune Online 2.1 tonnes cocaine seizure: Four drug lords get 28 years in jail, forfeit VGC houses, N67m, $50,000 FOUR drug kingpins arrested in connection with the seizure of 2,139.55 kilogrammes of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022 have been convicted by a Federal High Court, Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, who sentenced them to various jail terms totaling 28 years with hard labour. The convicts, Soji Jubril Oke (71), […] 2.1 tonnes cocaine seizure: Four drug lords get 28 years in jail, forfeit VGC houses, N67m, $50,000 Tribune Online

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20 hours ago Opposition slams APC as ‘hungry’ residents storm Bourdillon for palliatives

The opposition Labour Party; Peoples Democratic Party and others, on Thursday, lampooned the ruling All Progressives Congress over the country’s worsening poverty. The condemnation by the opposition parties followed a viral video showing long queues of Nigerians seeking foodstuffs at President Bola Tinubu’s Bourdillon residence in Lagos on Christmas Eve. Senator Ali Ndume, who shared Read More

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27 hours ago Alleged denial of members’ rights: Benue Assembly has powers to summon Gov Alia – Ikerave

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A former member of the House of Representative in Benue State, Hon. Goddy Ikerave, has said that the State’s Assembly have powers to summon the state Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia if they need explanations or clarification on any areas concerning their affairs. Ikerave, who represented Gwer West/Gwer East Federal Constituency […] The post Alleged denial of members’ rights: Benue Assembly has powers to summon Gov Alia – Ikerave appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 hours ago Christmas: Achado calls on IGP, APC to caution Gov Alia as govt seals business centres in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Austin Achado, a member of the House of Representatives for Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency, has condemned what he described as “unlawful closure of business premises and sustained harassment by the Benue state government.” Achado made this call while briefing the press on Thursday in Makurdi over the sealing of City […] The post Christmas: Achado calls on IGP, APC to caution Gov Alia as govt seals business centres in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 hours ago PICTORIAL: 4 Drug Kingpins Bag 28 Years jail Term, Forfeit VGC Houses, N67m, $50,000

Four drug kingpins arrested in connection with the historic seizure of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in Lagos State in 2022, have been convicted by a Federal High Court, Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, who sentenced them to various jail terms totaling 28 years with hard labour. The convicts: […]

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34 hours ago Kano 2027: “NNPP Will Work Tirelessly To Ensure APC’s Votes Reduce To Less Than 15,000” – Kwankwaso Vows

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has pledged to significantly reduce the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) votes in Kano State during the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso made this declaration while receiving former councillors and senior special advisers at his residence in Kano on Wednesday. He attributed the New […] The post Kano 2027: “NNPP Will Work Tirelessly To Ensure APC’s Votes Reduce To Less Than 15,000” – Kwankwaso Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 hours ago Delta Senator empowers, distributes grinding machines, others to consituents

The senator representing Delta South senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Thomas Joel-Onowakpo has empowered his constituents with different items in a bid to put food on their table. Joel-Onowakpo, while presenting the empowerment items to the beneficiaries on Monday at the Oleh township stadium in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Read More

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